Clairette dessine

On a hot afternoon of June, I crossed the path of Clairette Dessine, attracted by the childish sweetness of her illustrations.

And there she was, Claire, with her welcoming smile, in front of the display stand of her work : illustrations and stories for children.

The day before I was not even sure I was going to the organized kids fair she was supposed to be, but as I scrolled down instagram, -my favorite activity-, I came across a picture illustrating one of her books « Vacances au Touquet ».

Attracted by its fine illustrations and pastel colors, I decided to go there, at least to discover it and then share some of its magic with you guys.

And, needless to say, there is some magic in Clairette’s work.

The author, Claire, a hotel manager with unconfessed artistic talents, was far from imagining that the illustrations she made one day for her nephew will lead her to become a known author!

The characters are soft, easily adapted for kids; the stories are short and enchanting, without relying on the secret recipe enclosed in each books !

This little recipe that is hidden inside each book by Clairette Dessine really have my favor, added to the fact that these books are made in France, and include a page « this book belongs to » that reminds me of the poetry notebooks of my childhood.

My Favourites ? The book of little cooks, with children’s recipes easily reproducible by kiddos, -to whom the author addresses directly-, but also « Vacances au Touquet », whose narration illustrates the existing places of the town of Le Touquet, which Claire knew herself as a child.

You will also find occasional cards (with the possibility of making announcements cards), which will add to your events unlimited sweetness.

Clairette draws, she tells stories,

But Clairette is a magician, she may not know, but the sweetness of her palette transports you into the childish universe we all miss : her pastel spell operates on you and your children, so do not grow too fast there is still so much to discover, head to :

I too am drawn to artists who create whimsical characters and sweet little books like these. What a treasure that she also includes a recipe. Thank-you for introducing her work to your readers. I’ll definitely be checking out more of her work on her website. x

ok second time lucky – its a good little surprise to include a recipe in these cool children book – i do believe the artwork is very dreamy and i am sure it will and is a bit hit for that demographic – i would have read that book as a kid if it was around cos of the artwork